[{"id": 1611929, "authorName": "skyline59", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skyline59/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a nice example. I cut my driving teeth on my family's two (2!!) Lancia Betas in the '70's. Having the fuel injection is a real plus as well as the up to date timing belt. Not in a position to bid but I'll be watching with interest.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1498852476, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1612331, "authorName": "glpatrick (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/glpatrick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Skyline59\nThank you! It's a great one, I appreciate the comments and love the story. \nFI is a big plus! \nJerry", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1498859027, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1612486, "authorName": "vvassallo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vvassallo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Was wondering if we were ever going to see one of these, or even if any were still on the road. Very interesting.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1498867098, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1612497, "authorName": "glpatrick (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/glpatrick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "vvassallo\nfunny as weve owned many, 4 currently. Private party \nI have Never once seen one on the road except ours! Ever \nI've owned multiple Porsches during the same time as the Lancias, when I drove the 911 or Boxster the past few years no questions, but when I drive a Zagato it always gets questions & looks as they are so very rare. Nice to hear from you", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1498867652, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1612542, "authorName": "Acd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/acd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This looks like a beautiful example of a car that was never very common to begin with but seems to have virtually disappeared. Very nice pictures too and a BAT first--the seller actually charged the A/C before listing it! GLWTS!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1498870924, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1612564, "authorName": "glpatrick (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/glpatrick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Acd thanks!\nIm big fan of this site, funny as I never needed AC on any of the lancias as I always drive with tops out, down. Compressor kicks on, is blowing cold & heat is hot if driving in cooler temps. \nA very fun car, even room in back for my daughter. I like the uniqueness take care, Jerry", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1498872029, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1612670, "authorName": "NotAudi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/notaudi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is that right? A Zagato designed by Pininfarina?! What's next, a Subaru designed by Toyota?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1498878306, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1612717, "authorName": "SubGothius", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/subgothius/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pininfarina designed this Beta spider (as the rest of the world called it) from the roof and B-pillars back but didn't have sufficient spare production capacity to fabricate them, so that job was farmed out to Zagato, who lent their name to the US-market version for marketing reasons. It's based on the front half and chassis of the Beta coupe designed in-house by Lancia's Castagno and Castagnero (the latter having previously designed the Fulvia coupe and berlina).\n\nI\u2019ve daily-driven and self-maintained a Beta Zagato spider for the past decade-plus and 35k miles (just passed 150k on the clock weeks ago), so here\u2019s my usual spiel in praise of the platform:\n\nA Lancia Beta is one of the most \u201cmodern\u201d 35+ year old classic cars you can still buy and maintain at reasonable cost. It was truly ahead of its time, boasting a DOHC transverse engine driving the front wheels through a 5-speed transaxle, fully independent MacPherson strut-based suspension with an elegantly clever and simple multilink rear, rack\u2019n\u2019pinion power steering, and 4-wheel disc brakes \u2014 few cars had any of that, let alone all of that, when the Beta debuted in 1974, nor many more by the time it retired a decade later, yet that\u2019s all commonplace on nearly any econobox nowadays.\n\nNot to say that the Beta is any sort of econobox; it\u2019s a delightfully spirited, agile driver with a taut yet supple ride, light and communicative steering, and otherwise impeccable handling \u2014 \u201cas if on rails\u201d never meant so much until I got mine. Past the limit in cornering, it transitions to neutral understeer in the form of a progressive, controllable 4-wheel drift wide of the line (rather than nose-heavy plowing), an exemplar of the maxim that \u201cIt\u2019s more fun to drive a slow car fast than a fast car slow\u201d \u2014 though in the US they didn\u2019t come any faster than these \u201981-82 FI models, with 108 HP and 114 lb-ft of torque pushing a mere 2,750 lbs. of car.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1498883787, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1612856, "authorName": "Jtg356", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jtg356/", "bidAmount": 1000, "content": "$1,000 bid placed by Jtg356", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1498911384, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1612878, "authorName": "Lodog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lodog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If I didn't already have two '81 beta coupes, I'd be bidding aggressively on this one. GLWTS", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1498912620, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1612894, "authorName": "glpatrick (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/glpatrick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lodog. 2 coupes very nice! We have always wanted a coupe. Thanks for looking.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1498913562, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1612897, "authorName": "glpatrick (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/glpatrick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "SubGothius good to see you here, you know these well. I appreciate the great information for the BaT readers. They are very cool cars, simply most people don't know enough due to rarity or haven't spent time with one. I never have issues with parts, most readily available and the hard parts we typically have as we have owned so many. The typical issue is from sitting! It's a great car, hope it finds a good home. Thanks Jerry", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1498913791, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1612901, "authorName": "Dare6626", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dare6626/", "bidAmount": 1500, "content": "$1,500 bid placed by Dare6626", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1498914174, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1612952, "authorName": "roadking59", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roadking59/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I owned a '79 Beta coupe in the early '80's while working as a mechanic in a Foreign Car dealership. These are lots of fun to drive! The FWD system was way ahead of it's time. The 2.0 TC engine is IMO, one of the finest engines ever conceived. I've never driven a Ferrari, but I have owned & driven many Fiat's, Lancia's and a few Alpha's and Maserati's. They offer a driving experience you won't get with cars from any other continent. Beautiful Italian car in a great color.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1498916647, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1612971, "authorName": "DanB2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/danb2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In the interior video, the oil pressure appears to be very low.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1498917341, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1612977, "authorName": "lovecars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lovecars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller, could you detail what rust repairs were done? Can the car be seen here in central Ohio?\nThanks!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1498917770, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1612989, "authorName": "glpatrick (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/glpatrick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "DanB. Hello, the video was shot last weekend while driving it to Columbus to have Midwest 124 finish all the items listed. The gauges, AC recharged, alignment adddressed. \nLovecars\nThanks the car is in Columbus @ my parents as they loveclose to Midwest 124 Mw bay less where I have my work done. I live about 1hr away. I am likely picking it up tomorrrow. \nYou are definitely welcome to view the car. \nRUST I want to reaffirm there isn't a single blister, spot, zero on the paint. It's incredible as it was stripped and repainted and treated with rust inhibitor per the prior owner. \nI included all I recieved for the PO as to restoration. Please review all photos. \nIf Rust or drivability are issues for a bidder this is not a worry as this car is great on both \nEven windows go up and down perfectly, restored by PO. Our other 3 Zagatos none of them do as the restoration of this car in my opinion makes it better than when new as he addressed any of the typical issues.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1498918646, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1612996, "authorName": "glpatrick (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/glpatrick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Roadking59\nYes, love your story. We have bought many as they are so unique, rare but a great car to drive. \nThe Konis would be easily 4K to replace if you could and provide an overall great driving experience. The video was shot with both tops out, down on a rough stretch of 70 \nPlus shooting video with one hand. \nThanks for the comments\nJerry", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1498918935, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1613000, "authorName": "glpatrick (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/glpatrick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I wanted to clarify car currently is in parents garage in New Albany Ohio suburb of Columbus. I live in Yellow Springs, Ohio \nPlease reach out if you want to view, drive the car. \nJerry", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1498919141, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1613123, "authorName": "weldtool", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/weldtool/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "OIl pressure gauge reads low on my 79 Beta. It comes right up as you rev it up. It think it's normal.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1498926695, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1613136, "authorName": "Ed_L", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ed_l/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"Was wondering if we were ever going to see one of these, or even if any were still on the road\"\n\nYou mean like this one from two weeks ago?\nhttp://bringatrailer.com/2017/06/13/restored-final-year-spyder-1982-lancia-beta-zagato/\n\nThis looks like a very nice example (though I confess I prefer the Coup\u00e9). Having had Coup\u00e9s in 1800 w/carb, 2000 w/carb, and 2000 w/L Jet, I completely agree that the injected engine is by far the best.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1498927460, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1613147, "authorName": "atnorman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/atnorman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I drove a red 1980 Toyota Celica Sunchaser throughout my college years, late '80s. Almost identical specs and configuration. The Lancia is better looking and obviously more exotic, rare. But like the 60s 912 softwindow targas, the configuration is fantastic. Rear top up, targa on. Rear top up, targa off. Rear top down, targa on. Add in windows up or down, you get the picture. Why bother? Sunny warm day, it all comes off. Chilly clear night with a date, windows up/rear top up/targa off/heater on. Other conditions or situations, some other combination. Awesome. And, chicks dug it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1498928005, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1613149, "authorName": "glpatrick (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/glpatrick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "atnorman. Great description. Thanks and yes just looked at a black Sunchaser in great shape. The similarity is there for sure. Thanks Jerry", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1498928190, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1613151, "authorName": "glpatrick (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/glpatrick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "EdL\nThanks I did see that one, maybe was referring to one in the auction category. \nAs you know the numbers made, the ones being neglected or long gone ar making the much rarer then when we bought the first one, an 82 red back in 1989. \nI try to buy and save everyone I can!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1498928336, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1613243, "authorName": "SouthernCalifFinancial", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/southerncaliffinancial/", "bidAmount": 1800, "content": "$1,800 bid placed by SouthernCalifFinancial", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1498935369, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1613311, "authorName": "Dare6626", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dare6626/", "bidAmount": 2000, "content": "$2,000 bid placed by Dare6626", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1498942087, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1613376, "authorName": "Richard_Ridge", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/richard_ridge/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "When Fiat NA shutdown the North American Lancia marketing operation in 1981, they sold off the inventory of cars and spare parts to a liquidation firm in Columbus Ohio. There was a time in the early '80's when it seemed that every used car dealer in the state had one of these on the lot. Unfortunately, Ohio is firmly in the rust belt and daily driver Beta Zagato's soon disappeared from the highways. I think these cars are still undervalued because of the way they were dumped on the market in 1981.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1498948345, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1613541, "authorName": "mgventura", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mgventura/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Had one identical to this one, except for the front grille. It was a 1982 model. I prefer the look of the grille on this car. Was my daily driver for about 5 years. I think I put about 50k miles on it before I sold it. Solid car, started up every morning and was fun to drive. Only issue was a leaking power steering rack. Got it rebuilt by a local guy. Sold it only because I had too many cars. Really a very good looking example here for sale, tempting... But I still have too many cars.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1498966838, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1613544, "authorName": "Ed_L", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ed_l/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@glpatrick : I'm glad someone's saving these. I wish the Coup\u00e9s got as much love; at this point they're rarer than the Zagato in the US.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1498967658, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1613546, "authorName": "glpatrick (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/glpatrick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "EdL \r\nThanks Totally Agree. I Love the coupes as well. We have had eye on one for awhile. Unfortunately left outside for years. Real shame as they are cool coupes.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1498968070, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1613547, "authorName": "glpatrick (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/glpatrick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Mgventura \nThanks for comments I love that you had a great experience! Funny out of all our Zagato's we have never broke down never needed towed, so far over 30 years we've had pretty reliable ones! Routine, preventative maintenance \nYes the 82 has the silver grill. Many prefer it I'm a fan of both in there own way. \nThanks Jerry", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1498968317, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1613601, "authorName": "SubGothius", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/subgothius/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Re: low oil pressure gauge reading, seems they all do that once warmed up. As long as the light doesn't come on, it should be good -- and if it does, it's probably just a failing low-pressure switch (get an OEM replacement, as I've found aftermarket switches can be dodgy).", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1498979162, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1614426, "authorName": "KL0379", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kl0379/", "bidAmount": 3000, "content": "$3,000 bid placed by KL0379", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1499093490, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1614972, "authorName": "masportscars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/masportscars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have owned one of these cars for nearly three years and find them very fun! This car looks to be a very nice example and you could not duplicate with a $15,000 restoration! If I didn't have one I would be bidding on this one!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1499110878, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1615563, "authorName": "benjamminfla", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/benjamminfla/", "bidAmount": 3250, "content": "$3,250 bid placed by benjamminfla", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1499123258, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1615668, "authorName": "glpatrick (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/glpatrick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@masportscars\r\nThanks, love to hear from another Zagato owner' they are a fun car and you are spot on as to buy and restore would be in that price range. The Konis & paint job alone would put you prob 75-80% of the number. Appreciate the comments \r\nJerry", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1499130868, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1616415, "authorName": "chipper9", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chipper9/", "bidAmount": 3500, "content": "$3,500 bid placed by chipper9", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1499199073, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1618924, "authorName": "mickster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mickster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a fantastic example!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1499299112, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1618956, "authorName": "glpatrick (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/glpatrick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mickster\nThank you!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1499301085, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1619383, "authorName": "Chase519", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chase519/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Had the same exact car in college....81' model Rosso Corsa. Unfortunately it was not near as nice as this example (rusty and bad accident repair) and I ended up selling it for parts. PS rack went bad and I drove it with Armstrong steering for years. I remember the headlight switch melting and the stalk falling off into my lap, among other things it did :-) If you ever see a set of taillights from a car that's being parted out I highly suggest picking them up as the lenses can fall out of the housing while you are driving. This sure brings back memories!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1499347262, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1619475, "authorName": "glpatrick (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/glpatrick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@chase519\r\nThanks for sharing. Many fell thru the cracks due to the way they were sold, pulled out of US\r\nI've owned many cars and spent far more on the Porsche than these, but preventative maintainence and proper storage is key. Ours never sit outside, always maintained. I'd jump in now and drive anywhere.\r\nPotential buyers the internet has changed the game as parts are easily sourced via eBay, Midwest Bayless and others. I'll supply full list, also we have a FULL storage unit of parts we acquired form other cars we had owned. In my opinion these are simply not an issue these days, they were in the early years but I have no problem with parts, labor or cost. \r\nThanks and yes we have extra tail lights!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1499350423, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1620987, "authorName": "ErikP", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erikp/", "bidAmount": 3600, "content": "$3,600 bid placed by ErikP", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1499380261, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1621149, "authorName": "TonyL128", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tonyl128/", "bidAmount": 3800, "content": "$3,800 bid placed by TonyL128", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1499388493, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1621214, "authorName": "porsche_1988", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/porsche_1988/", "bidAmount": 4500, "content": "$4,500 bid placed by porsche_1988", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1499391415, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1621380, "authorName": "Tobmobile", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tobmobile/", "bidAmount": 4750, "content": "$4,750 bid placed by Tobmobile", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1499400694, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1621591, "authorName": "rrp38hh16", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rrp38hh16/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How difficult is it to switch to euro bumpers", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1499432802, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1621674, "authorName": "glpatrick (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/glpatrick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rrp38hh16\r\nThanks, I've heard easy but I've never done it on any of ours as they are rare and get snapped up before I could get any. In person these bumpers are not nearly as bad as other makes in this era. \r\nI'll defer to anyone who had swapped these out.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1499435509, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1621851, "authorName": "OldGhibli", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldghibli/", "bidAmount": 4900, "content": "$4,900 bid placed by OldGhibli", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1499441787, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1621901, "authorName": "peppydee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/peppydee/", "bidAmount": 5200, "content": "$5,200 bid placed by peppydee", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1499444329, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1622083, "authorName": "lestonian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lestonian/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The fiat X1/9's older more responsible sister who made all A's", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1499450374, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1622101, "authorName": "glpatrick (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/glpatrick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@lestonian\nThx! Too funny definitely a more subtle design but far more rare here, both fun cars I'm sure never owned and X1/9", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1499450893, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1622291, "authorName": "ErikK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erikk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The X1/9's older brother was the Lancia Scorpion. These Zagatos had the engine on the wrong end. But yes, a cool car. Good luck!\n\nBack in the day I had a Lancia Beta coupe after series of 124's and an X1/9. All fun cars.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1499454925, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1622343, "authorName": "glpatrick (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/glpatrick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@erikk\nThanks, good stuff, all of these are cool cars, fun to drive and each unique for sure.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1499455492, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1622374, "authorName": "Djscharer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/djscharer/", "bidAmount": 5300, "content": "$5,300 bid placed by Djscharer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1499455927, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1622436, "authorName": "peppydee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/peppydee/", "bidAmount": 5500, "content": "$5,500 bid placed by peppydee", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1499456533, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1622445, "authorName": "ErikP", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erikp/", "bidAmount": 5600, "content": "$5,600 bid placed by ErikP", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1499456629, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1622453, "authorName": "peppydee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/peppydee/", "bidAmount": 5700, "content": "$5,700 bid placed by peppydee", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1499456685, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1622458, "authorName": "ErikP", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erikp/", "bidAmount": 5800, "content": "$5,800 bid placed by ErikP", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1499456707, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1622461, "authorName": "Djscharer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/djscharer/", "bidAmount": 5900, "content": "$5,900 bid placed by Djscharer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1499456731, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1622472, "authorName": "lowwall", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lowwall/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by lowwall", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1499456856, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1622492, "authorName": "Tigerbug", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tigerbug/", "bidAmount": 6100, "content": "$6,100 bid placed by Tigerbug", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1499457104, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1622507, "authorName": "mschiltz1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mschiltz1/", "bidAmount": 6200, "content": "$6,200 bid placed by mschiltz1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1499457258, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1622520, "authorName": "lowwall", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lowwall/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Awww. I've been calling everyone I know who has garage space to go in on this with me. My Mom agreed (she had a couple of Alfa's bought new in '68 and '71), but only up to $6k. :-(", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1499457426, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1622523, "authorName": "TonyL128", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tonyl128/", "bidAmount": 6500, "content": "$6,500 bid placed by TonyL128", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1499457442, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1622528, "authorName": "ErikP", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erikp/", "bidAmount": 6650, "content": "$6,650 bid placed by ErikP", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1499457485, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1622535, "authorName": "TonyL128", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tonyl128/", "bidAmount": 6800, "content": "$6,800 bid placed by TonyL128", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1499457567, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1622539, "authorName": "ErikP", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erikp/", "bidAmount": 6950, "content": "$6,950 bid placed by ErikP", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1499457630, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1622550, "authorName": "TonyL128", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tonyl128/", "bidAmount": 7050, "content": "$7,050 bid placed by TonyL128", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1499457675, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1622558, "authorName": "masportscars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/masportscars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Still cheap at this price!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1499457729, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1622560, "authorName": "ErikP", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erikp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice bid. I Just cant justify any more. Congrats!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1499457742, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1622562, "authorName": "waltermiller", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/waltermiller/", "bidAmount": 7200, "content": "$7,200 bid placed by waltermiller", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1499457782, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1622570, "authorName": "lowwall", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lowwall/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This hurts. I guess I should stop watching until I get some garage space (I live in a condo).", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1499457816, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1622572, "authorName": "mwillinger", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mwillinger/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Mister Miller just had his last Lancia - BaT Success Story posted on BaT this morning.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1499457853, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1622574, "authorName": "masportscars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/masportscars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Mine is nice but I have $11,000 in mine. This looks very good!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1499457868, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1622576, "authorName": "waltermiller", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/waltermiller/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 7/7/17 for $7,200 to waltermiller", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1499457903, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 1622591, "authorName": "lowwall", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lowwall/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice buy.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1499458137, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1622764, "authorName": "glpatrick (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/glpatrick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "All, thank you for the comments and great stories! Auctions are such a gamble, I do like the format here and love the site. \r\nHopefully it appears to be going to a good lancia home! \r\nPrice wise as do others I've got quit a bit$ in it for sure was hoping higher as would anyone but I enjoyed it and accomplished some cool milestones. I have more pics of the car show winnings at Instagram. I'm Lancia_hunter. I just post cars & family. It will be tough to see it go for sure, I'm used to buying them to save them from neglect! Selling them is usually not on my radar. Take care thanks again everyone \r\nJerry", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1499460482, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1622826, "authorName": "Ed_L", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ed_l/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Walter, congratulations, again!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1499461309, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1622870, "authorName": "abc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/abc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great to see this getting some action. I think it's still worth more since I have one and know the potential. But don't tell anyone about our secret.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1499461894, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1628400, "authorName": "Mupes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mupes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow nice example. Wish I'd seen this auction. I've been looking for a nice one of these for a long time. Some other day...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1499820789, "type": "comment"}]